partake of

[/pɑːrˈteɪk əv/]

verb

participar de; desfrutar de; provar

1. To eat or drink something, especially to share food or drink with others

Would you like to partake of some refreshments?

Gostaria de desfrutar de alguns refrescos?

2. To take part in something; to participate or have a share in an activity

She decided to partake of the festivities.

Ela decidiu participar das festividades.

3. To have or possess some quality or characteristic

The proposal partakes of both traditionalism and modernism.

A proposta possui características tanto do tradicionalismo quanto do modernismo.

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General Brazilian

participar de; desfrutar de

Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

participar de; curtir

Informal usage may include 'curtir' (to enjoy)

São Paulo

participar de; aproveitar

May use 'aproveitar' (to take advantage of) in casual contexts

Portugal

participar em; usufruir de

Uses 'participar em' instead of 'de'; more formal contexts prefer 'usufruir'

partake of the cup (biblical/religious reference to sharing suffering)

partake of the Lord's supper (religious ceremony)

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